Continuing with DM's genetics theme, it was announced this week that we are on the threshold of a new test that would tell us if we are going to die in the next 5 years. Using genetic markers and chemical markers, this test will be available soon to predict our expiration date.
First, would you want to know? Second, if the test is given as mandated bloodwork (think Obamacare mandates here), would/could/should medical interventions be denied as wasted resources? Will new medical "pathways" be designed to expedite death so as not to cost others? And third, would you change anything about the way you live for those 5 years?
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/...if-will-die-in-next-5-years/?intcmp=obnetwork
First, would you want to know? Second, if the test is given as mandated bloodwork (think Obamacare mandates here), would/could/should medical interventions be denied as wasted resources? Will new medical "pathways" be designed to expedite death so as not to cost others? And third, would you change anything about the way you live for those 5 years?
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/...if-will-die-in-next-5-years/?intcmp=obnetwork